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Current guidelines recommend bariatric surgery as a last resort for treating severe and morbidly obese patients, when all other modes of therapy fail. Health experts are now advocating the use of weight-loss surgery as a strong option instead.

The United States consistently lags behind all other developed nations in life expectancy. The MacArthur Foundation, however, believes it has identified simple ways that Americans can expect to live to be 100 years old in the twenty-first century.

Lower in carbohydrate than Atkins and up to 90% fat, ketogenic diets have been used for over 30 years to treat seizure disorders. Modified ketogenic diets, however, are also being used for weight loss, for controlling migraines, and for diseases of aging.

Being the strongest guy or girl in your gym is one thing, but stepping up onto a platform, in a room full of fellow competitors, strength enthusiasts and spectators is an entirely different ball game. Here’s how to make your foray into powerlifting.

Sprinting is obviously great training for running fast. But it's also great training for throwing fast, lifting fast and just generally being fast. Build sprints into your training for an overall athletic boost.

Obesity and lack of exercise are two of the highest risk factors for developing chronic heart disease and high blood pressure. If you are already suffering with hypertension or blood pressure problems start exercising to decrease the symptoms.

Literally millions of products and millions of articles promise to reveal the secrets of looking young for women. Is there anything new to be revealed on this topic? We think there is, although we can't claim it is unique.

Locks not lustrous? Hair looking a bit flat, dull, limp or lifeless? Don't worry, you're not alone - everything from hair treatments to heated products and air conditioning can make your locks look less than fabulous. Revamp your hair with these tips.

No matter how you serve it, spinach is packed with nutrition as well as taste. The benefits to adding this vegetable to your diet are numerous and regular consumption of this food will certainly contribute to a healthy life style.

Do you ever get the impression that diet book authors have an agenda, and that agenda is to make sure you have to keep buying diet books? There are certain myths about diet and exercise that actually keep people fat or even make them fatter.